Uruguay returns at the pageant after it's debut at Miss Earth 2004. About 90 contestants from all over the world are expected to compete for the life-changing pageant. Olga Alava from Ecuador will crown her successor at the end of the event.

The Finals for Miss Israel 2012 will be on March 7, 2012. Kim Edri, Miss Israel 2011, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent Israel at Miss Universe 2012. The last time Israel placed was in 2005 with the Top 10-finish of Elena Ralph.

Monday, 30 January 2012

The Miss Suomi 2012 pageant is held at Helsinki, Finland. 21-year old Sara Chafak is crowned as Miss Suomi 2012 by Sara Sieppi , Miss Suomi 2011 (she took the title after the original winner, Pia Pakarinen resigned). Sara Chafak will represent Finland at Miss Universe 2012.

However, Sabrina Sarkka is crowned as Miss Finland World 2012 and will represent Finland at Miss World 2012 at Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. Viivi Souminen is crowned as Miss Finland International 2012 and will represent Finland at Miss International 2012 at Tokyo, Japan.

Saturday, 28 January 2012

22! Hello people! Our next girl for the PVT is a girl of positiveness! She never think about negative things and this unique attitude of her made her succeed in her chosen field. She is Miss Global Teen 2010 2nd RY and Miss Universe Canada 2011-Chelsae Durocher!

1. Who is Chelsae Durocher by representing yourself with a thing?

Chelsae Durocher is like a ball of play dough or playing clay. I can adapt and change depending on a situation, yet can be tough and durable when needed as well. Also I love kids and play dough is a great childhood craft!

2. What got you into pageants?

As a child I was very involved in singing and performing in local community theatre productions. In high school I began to do some local modeling and realized that pageantry seemed to combine these two passions of mine into one grand event. I wanted to be an ambassador for my community and entered in the 2008 Miss Tecumseh competition as I saw it as an excellent opportunity to be involved within the community and to be a role model for others. I did not win that competition and then stumbled upon an application for the Miss Teen Canada World competition and after working with the director Michelle Weswaldi I won this title. I love the experience of competing in pageantry and that is what drew me to continue for the past 3 years.

3. Upon winning Ms. Universe Canada, how did you prepare yourself?

I had excellent training entering the Canadian competition thanks to the MTC-W director Michelle Weswaldi, so I had a great base to go off of. Upon winning I trained in Calgary with Fabricio Loza and in Venezuela with Katty Pulido where they covered everything from posing for pictures, to how to use a sarong, it was a great learning experience.

4. As you arrived in Brazil, what was on your mind?

I was excited to arrive and was eager to meet my roommate Miss USA Alyssa Campanella. I looked forward to what was to come during my stay in Sao Paulo, and could not wait to begin the registration process where I would meet many of the contestants.

5. How did you handled the pressure when your in Brazil from the day you arrived until the pageant night?

When I’m in a competition I don’t find myself feeling pressured or anxious. I love what I do and that is why I continue to do it, so for me it is easy. I am confident in myself and I know I worked hard to get there and at that point stressing out does not help you but will only hinder you. I just kept up a positive mentality knowing I was going to put out my best effort, and truly that is all you can ask from yourself.

6. What was the difference in Miss Global Teen and Miss Universe?

First off the location was a big difference, from being in Campo Grande last year to Sao Paulo this year I was able to see a vast difference Brazil has to offer, it has amazing nature and scenery but as well an unbelievable city with amazing architecture and history. Secondly a difference I was pleasantly surprised about was the amount of contestants in MU who are fluent in English as opposed to MGT. I loved the fact that I could communicate with practically any contestant this year although last year we found different ways to bond such as music and dancing. Both were incredible experiences but they were different from one another.

7. What characteristic that you could say that made you unique from the 88 others?

What makes me unique is my continuous positivity. Even when I became ill during the competition with a cold and fever I remained positive and continued on. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the MU competition and I was determined to make the most out of it and have no regrets which I don’t, I enjoyed every moment of it.

8. After Miss Universe what would be your plans?

I am going to continue to work with children and hopefully find new and inventive ways to collaborate within various schools and charities.

9. Will we still see you in other beauty pageants?

I actually just returned from the Miss Continente Americano competition in Ecuador. It was so wonderful to be reunited with some of the MU girls; and I look forward to returning to Ecuador in the near future to see and explore more of it.

10. Message to your fans

To my fans, thank you so much for your continuous love and support. I am very approachable so please feel free to contact me and say hi whether it is via twitter for facebook. I am also always looking to get involved in new projects so if you have any suggestions for me, please do not be shy to share them! I’m still a small town girl just with a big time opportunity hoping to make a difference, and you too can help! There is always ways to help out others even if it is something small.

Most importantly though believe in yourself because if you do that, you can accomplish anything. Dream BIG!!

Friday, 27 January 2012

Miss Ecuador 2012, the 57th Miss Ecuador pageant, will hold on March 16, 2011. Where Claudia Schiess, from Galapagos will crown to her successor as Miss Ecuador 2012.

The winner of Miss Ecuador will represent her country at Miss Universe 2012 and Miss Continente Americano 2012. The first runner-up will crown as Miss World Ecuador and she will participate in Miss World 2012, the second runner-up will crown as Miss International Ecuadorand she will represent Ecuador in Miss International 2012. The others two finalists will be entering in minors international pageants.

The representative for Miss Earth 2012 will be announced later on after the pageant.

Nuestra Belleza Mexico Organization lead by Lupita Jones, Miss Universe 1991 and National Director finally chooses the representative of the country for the 52nd Miss International pageant this 2012 on January 26, 2012. She is Jessica Garcia Formenti. 21 years old and standing 5 ft and 10 inces. She represented Baja California Sur at Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2011 and placed as one of the Top 15 semifinalists.

Over 70 countries will send their delegates for the pageant. Miss International 2011, Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador will crown her successor at the end of the event. The pageant may be held at Tokyo, Japan this November 2012.

Sunday, 22 January 2012

23-year old Nathaly visited Tripoli, Lebanon at the invitation of Prince Soap, makers of environment friendly soaps and bath products in Lebanon to participate in their campaign in collaboration with Ministry of the Environment. Nathaly visited Prince Soap laboratories and participate in several photo ops and press conference in which she stated that beauty and nature are linked together and that educating people and encouraging industries to be environment friendly is her mission.

Nathaly was unplaced at Miss Earth 2011 pageant at Manila but she gained supports and salutes from the pageant fans!

Miss Panamá 2012 the 45th Annual Miss Panamá pageant will be held at the Riu Plaza Panamá Hotel, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama the Friday 16, March 2012.

This is the second edition of the pageant under the management of Marisela Moreno former Miss World Panama, the OMP (Miss Panama Organization) and broadcast live on Telemetro. About 12 contestants from all over Panamá will compete for the prestigious crown. Miss Panamá 2011, Sheldry Sáez will crown her successor at the end of the event as the new Miss Panamá.

The Winner will represent Panama in the 61st edition of the Miss Universe 2012 pageant on December. The venue will be announced by the Miss Universe Organization. It will also be selected the Winner of the title Miss Panamá World, giving her the right to represent the country in Miss World 2012 on August 18, 2012 which will be held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. It will also be selected the Winner of the title Miss International Panamá, giving her the right to represent the country in Miss International 2012 will take place on November 2012 in Tokyo, Japan and the Winner of the title Miss Earth Panamá, giving her the right to represent the country in Miss Earth 2012, the date and venue will be announced by Carousel Productions soon.